Romanticism Shmanticism
By: Nichole, Kamila and Miro
Definition: How do the online sources define Romanticism?
An artistic and intellectual movement originating in Europe in the late 18th century and characterized by a heightened interest in nature, emphasis on the individual's expression of emotion and imagination, departure from the attitudes and forms of classicism, and rebellion against established social rules and conventions. (Dictionary.com)
Literature: Who are the writers? What are their works?
James Macpherson- (Scottish poet) influenced early development of Romanticism with his success of his “Ossian” cycle of poems published in 1762. He was able to inspire Goethe and Walter Scott. Johann Wolfgang Goethe- (German writer) He published the novel The Sorrows of Young Werther in 1774. His works encouraged the feeling of unity throughout Germany. William Wordsworth- (English poet) He assisted the launch of the Romantic Age after completing the collaboration with Samuel Taylor Coleridge on Lyrical Ballads. His greatest masterpiece is The Prelude, which was an autobiographical poem of his early years, revised numerous times. This piece wasnt published until his death. He was England's Poet Laureate from 1843 to 1850. Other famous pieces are "The Tables Turned," and "The Two April Mornings."
American Writers: Washington Irving
April 3, 1783–November 28, 1859 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon Ralph Waldo Emerson
May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882 Self-Reliance, Nature, The American Scholar, The Divinity School Adress, Essays: First Series Margaret Fuller
May 23, 1810 - June 19, 1850 Women In The Nineteenth Century Henry David Thoureau
July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862 The Service, The Last Days of John Brown, Summer, Winter, Autumn, Remarks After the Death of John Brown Emily Dickinson
December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886 Heart, We Will Forget Him!, Wild Nights! Wild Nights!, Because I Could Not Stop For Death
Concepts
Imagination is a prime aspect of Romanticism. It shaped the creativity power of the era. Nature was presented as a work of art that was showed by Romantic artists and writers through imagination and symbolic language, which leads to the fact that myth and symbolism played a large role in Romanticism. This is because they had infinite possibilities for language and resources. Emotion, lyric poetry, and ones self also played key roles in the Romanticism era. In contrast to Neoclassicism, Romanticism emphasized originality rather than conformity. This way, Romanticism is individualistic in manner.
Characteristics
A work of the Romanticism era would have distinct vocabulary that may appear to be metaphoric in nature. Many Romantic authors used symbolism in their work. This means that they were not “blunt” in their manner of speaking, but used fancy and descriptive language to convey a certain point. Romantic works show originality, creativity, and often used ethical, religious, and social interests that were significantly different from the standard or “acceptable” ways of thinking.
Textbook Definition
“Romanticism was a movement in the arts that flourished in Europe and America throughout much of the nineteenth century. Romantic writers glorified nature and celebrated individuality. Their treatment of the subject was emotional rather than rational, intuitive rather than analytic. Washington Irving and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow were popular American Romantic writers.”
Time Period
Romanticism in America came about during a time of rebellion in the United States. The colonists were in the middle of declaring their independence from Britain. They were angered by the way they were treated by the tyrant king and military. Romanticism had a great affect on the colonists in their emancipation from the British and this was apparent in the Declaration of Independence, using transcendentalism and metaphysical justifications for declaring freedom from Britain. This was one of the first examples of Romanticism on a national level and further sparked the individualistic movement in the arts.
Want to learn more about Romanticism? Here are some great sites that will further enhance your knowlege of this greatly interesting form of literature:
By: Nichole, Kamila and Miro
Definition: How do the online sources define Romanticism?
An artistic and intellectual movement originating in Europe in the late 18th century and characterized by a heightened interest in nature, emphasis on the individual's expression of emotion and imagination, departure from the attitudes and forms of classicism, and rebellion against established social rules and conventions. (Dictionary.com)
Literature: Who are the writers? What are their works?
James Macpherson- (Scottish poet) influenced early development of Romanticism with his success of his “Ossian” cycle of poems published in 1762. He was able to inspire Goethe and Walter Scott.
Johann Wolfgang Goethe- (German writer) He published the novel The Sorrows of Young Werther in 1774. His works encouraged the feeling of unity throughout Germany.
William Wordsworth- (English poet) He assisted the launch of the Romantic Age after completing the collaboration with Samuel Taylor Coleridge on Lyrical Ballads. His greatest masterpiece is The Prelude, which was an autobiographical poem of his early years, revised numerous times. This piece wasnt published until his death. He was England's Poet Laureate from 1843 to 1850. Other famous pieces are "The Tables Turned," and "The Two April Mornings."
American Writers:
Washington Irving
April 3, 1783–November 28, 1859
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon
Ralph Waldo Emerson
May 25, 1803 – April 27, 1882
Self-Reliance, Nature, The American Scholar, The Divinity School Adress, Essays: First Series
Margaret Fuller
May 23, 1810 - June 19, 1850
Women In The Nineteenth Century
Henry David Thoureau
July 12, 1817 – May 6, 1862
The Service, The Last Days of John Brown, Summer, Winter, Autumn, Remarks After the Death of John Brown
Emily Dickinson
December 10, 1830 – May 15, 1886
Heart, We Will Forget Him!, Wild Nights! Wild Nights!, Because I Could Not Stop For Death
Concepts
Imagination is a prime aspect of Romanticism. It shaped the creativity power of the era. Nature was presented as a work of art that was showed by Romantic artists and writers through imagination and symbolic language, which leads to the fact that myth and symbolism played a large role in Romanticism. This is because they had infinite possibilities for language and resources. Emotion, lyric poetry, and ones self also played key roles in the Romanticism era. In contrast to Neoclassicism, Romanticism emphasized originality rather than conformity. This way, Romanticism is individualistic in manner.
Characteristics
A work of the Romanticism era would have distinct vocabulary that may appear to be metaphoric in nature. Many Romantic authors used symbolism in their work. This means that they were not “blunt” in their manner of speaking, but used fancy and descriptive language to convey a certain point. Romantic works show originality, creativity, and often used ethical, religious, and social interests that were significantly different from the standard or “acceptable” ways of thinking.
Textbook Definition
“Romanticism was a movement in the arts that flourished in Europe and America throughout much of the nineteenth century. Romantic writers glorified nature and celebrated individuality. Their treatment of the subject was emotional rather than rational, intuitive rather than analytic. Washington Irving and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow were popular American Romantic writers.”
Time Period
Romanticism in America came about during a time of rebellion in the United States. The colonists were in the middle of declaring their independence from Britain. They were angered by the way they were treated by the tyrant king and military. Romanticism had a great affect on the colonists in their emancipation from the British and this was apparent in the Declaration of Independence, using transcendentalism and metaphysical justifications for declaring freedom from Britain. This was one of the first examples of Romanticism on a national level and further sparked the individualistic movement in the arts.
Want to learn more about Romanticism? Here are some great sites that will further enhance your knowlege of this greatly interesting form of literature: